Build a Kit - Hudacek

 

Purpose/Mission:

My goal for my camera kit is to create a multipurpose collection of photojournalism tools. I chose one DSLR and one mirrorless to give myself flexibility, and made sure one was smaller and one was larger so I have the ability to adapt to different scenarios. They both have the ability to capture 4k video as well, in case video documentation is needed or requested. 

Likewise, my lenses fulfill different possible requirements for a photojournalist. My 85mm lens is built for portrait photography, and can handle any mid-distance photography needs. My 200-500mm lens will give me the ability to capture landscapes, sports, nature, and dangerous scenarios through a quality telephoto lens. 

I have a tripod for portrait or landscape photography, and a gimbal for photo/video in hectic environments. I purchased two 300mb/s speed 128GB memory cards, a backup battery pack for each camera body, and a quality backpack for storage. I then purchases two kits, one for camera cleaning and one for first aid.

Finally, I purchased a year-long subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, and a protective insurance subscription for each camera body. 

This kit will allow me to cover any event requested of me, and extends my abilities to photoshoots and video documentations as well.

Cameras:

- Nikon D6 DSLR ($6,499.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-d6-dslr-camera-body-only-black/6402881.p?skuId=6402881&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=288&ref=212&loc=1&&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH-iN_WgWT29MHLdHGMAoPfwbNCCAlgaHp0SK6sieVXUAay00ad-2sEaAqEmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds 

- Nikon Z 7 II 4K Video Mirrorless ($2,999.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-z-7-ii-4k-video-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6437924.p?skuId=6437924 

Lenses:

- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Portrait Lens ($1,599.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-af-s-nikkor-85mm-f-1-4g-portrait-lens-for-select-cameras-black/1790037.p?skuId=1790037

- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500MM f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens ($1,399.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-500mm-f-5-6e-ed-vr-super-telephoto-zoom-lens-black/4375103.p?skuId=4375103 

Equipment:

- Lowepro Fastpack Camera Backpack ($162.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lowepro-fastpack-camera-backpack-black/6404062.p?skuId=6404062 

- Manfrotto 290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head ($199.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/manfrotto-290-tripod-with-fluid-video-head-black/5802915.p?skuId=5802915 

- ZeroGrav 2-Axis Digital Gyro Stabilizer V ($249.00)

https://www.adorama.com/us1109729.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH_28AqbHQwCVitbGIWQjSfy-HcB7GYvkaRD10P4gue1LuWugVwe4Z8aAvRNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_source=inc-google-shop-p 

- SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-II Memory Card (x2, $428.98)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-pro-128gb-sdxc-uhs-ii-memory-card/6452784.p?skuId=6452784

- Nikon MH-26 Dual Battery Charger ($124.95)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/802687597-USE/nikon_27059_mh_26_dual_battery_charger.html 

- Nikon MH-25A Battery Charger ($54.95)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1067867-REG/nikon_27148_mh_25a_battery_charger_for.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=ba_f1_lar&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A6879&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH8WkKdgzWUZDuAw5JuTxSt0L96VjIt9LYGk4MwTixhM2MCNQIsboaUaAjCtEALw_wcB 

- Sensei DOC-CK Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit ($24.95)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1400928-REG/sensei_doc_ck_deluxe_optics_care_cleaning.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&smpm=ba_f2_lar&lsft=BI%3A6879&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH8PIMBAnyvdBKYbjfhPnsDv2HYjOWufHqYlfPSW1lP9QJ7_yU6sxSQaAqMzEALw_wcB

- First Aid Only 298-Piece All-Purpose First Aid Emergency Kit ($20.57)

https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-Only-Piece-All-Purpose/dp/B000069EYA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=IQAAS1MZBQZ&keywords=basic+first+aid+kit&qid=1680282923&s=hpc&sprefix=basic+first+aid%2Chpc%2C105&sr=1-4 

Subscriptions:

- Best Buy TotalTech Annual Protection Membership ($199.99)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/totaltech/pcmcat1629315977983.c?id=pcmcat1629315977983 

- Adobe Creative Cloud Annual Plan ($599.88)

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/pricing-info.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH8xLlGdXV1Z0gkHYsyObNUe9maDJLCLbZwFdoRfgjSQG5e0IfgzEigaAhTdEALw_wcB&sdid=FMHMZGD6&mv=search&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwiZqhBhCJARIsACHHEH8xLlGdXV1Z0gkHYsyObNUe9maDJLCLbZwFdoRfgjSQG5e0IfgzEigaAhTdEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!520485660446!!!g!410941567870!!13036937016!127755713171&mv=search 

Total Cost: $14,666.21